Run CourseThe run is a two lap course to make the 10km. The route is mainly along the promenade, which is likely to be busy. To minimise disruption please keep to the RIGHT of the prom at all times. We are sharing the prom with the general public, and it is your responsibility to keep out of their way. The map above displays the route. On your second lap, you do not continue all the way back past transition to the end but follow marshals and take the slip off the prom and into the finish line, located just before transition. There will be water stations on the course that you will pass on both laps. The full course can be found on the website here. _____________ Chip HandoverIn transition, there will be a relay team handover box. This is where you must be waiting for your team member to finish their leg, and hand you the timing chip. Swimmers – you will start with the chip on your ankle. When you exit the swim, you will cross the promenade, cross the chip timing mat and head into transition and into the relay team hand over box on your right. Cyclists – you need to be in this box, with your helmet on, ready to go for when your swimmer arrives. They will take off the chip in the box, you put it on your ankle and then leave the box and go to your bike. You run out of transition, cross the timing mat and then go off and cycle. On returning, you will cross the timing mat, come back into transition, mount your bike BEFORE going back to the relay hand over box where your runner will be waiting for you. Runners – Be ready in the box for when your cyclist has come back, mounted their bike and then comes to you to give you the chip. Put it on your ankle BEFORE you leave the box, cross the timing mat and head out on the run. Finish line - Swimmers and cyclists, once your part of the race is complete, we encourage you to get out onto the course and cheer on your runner as they make their way around the run route. After your runner has completed their first lap and headed out onto their second, you can begin making your way towards the finish area. As they turn off the promenade and into the finishing straight, you'll have the opportunity to join them. Relay teams are welcome to reunite and run the final section together, crossing the finish line as a team to celebrate your shared achievement. It's a fantastic moment and a great way to mark all the hard work that has gone into getting there. Once across the line, you'll receive your well-earned finisher's medals and event t-shirts – and, most importantly, enjoy the satisfaction of completing the race together. _____________ WeatherOver the years, the Harwich Triathlon has experienced – and perhaps become a little famous for – some truly memorable weather conditions. We've seen high winds, thunderstorms, torrential rain, flooding, and even hailstorms. Hopefully this year we'll be treated to warm sunshine and a gentle sea breeze, but please come prepared for all eventualities. In particular, please be prepared for the possibility that the race may need to be converted to a duathlon if sea conditions are deemed unsafe for swimming. A final decision will be made no later than 09:00 on race morning, and competitors will be informed immediately if Plan B needs to be implemented. Should the event become a duathlon, the swim will be replaced with a 5km run, which will consist of one lap of the planned 10km run course. For relay teams, it will be your decision whether your designated runner completes both run legs, or whether your swimmer takes on the opening 5km run before handing over to the cyclist. Please note that if the race is converted to a duathlon, there will NOT be the option to transfer to the Sprint event on Sunday. At the other end of the scale, if we enjoy another warm day like last year, please remember that British Triathlon rules require trisuits to remain fully fastened throughout the race. While it may be tempting to unzip your trisuit to keep cool, competitors should ensure their trisuit remains done up for the duration of the event. _____________ Prizes & ResultsMedals and t-shirts will be awarded to all finishers of the triathlon when you cross the line. There are no prizes for the relay teams. Results will be published live on the day via our timing partner, Race Timing Solutions. You can access them using the link below:
Click here to view race results
The page will update throughout the day as athletes come through, so you can follow friends and family in real time — whether you're on the course, at home, or cheering from the sidelines.
Once you have finished your race, please speak to the marshals in transition with regards to collecting your bike and gear. They will advise on when transition is back open for athletes to collect their belongings after the race.
Tips for Race Day Bookmark the link before you travel so it's easy to find on your phone. Results are usually available within minutes of finishing, so check back shortly after you cross the line. You'll be able to see your individual splits for each discipline, not just your overall time — great for spotting where you flew and where you've got room to improve next time! If you're spectating, you can use the results page to track your athlete live and know when to be at the finish line. _____________ PhotographyWe will have professional photographers snapping away to capture your achievements at our event. Please smile if you see them, these photos will be published on our website after the event. If you did not wish for your photo to be published on our website, let us know when you register. We will also happily remove any photos you wish to have taken-down. _____________ RefreshmentsThis year we have a bigger event village than any previous year! On offer will be Mimi’s Kitchen with her amazing cakes and sweet treats, Hazy Dayz with a selection of savoury foods and Rebel Monkey Coffee, keeping us all hydrated and caffeinated throughout the weekend! Food and drink will be available before, during and after your race, so do be sure to go and get yourself some well-earned grub!
_____________ SpectatorsThank you for coming out to support your child/friend/family member compete in the Triathlon this year. We ask that spectators follow the instructions of any marshal given to them, for their own safety but also for that of the participants safety. In and around Race HQ there will be a lot of orange fencing, blue matting, and cables for chip timing. Please do not duck under any orange fencing and walk around to the nearest available crossing point should you need to get around to avoid any disturbance to our infrastructure. This also ensures you are not at risk of colliding with your athlete should they come running out of transition when you don’t expect them to. Under no circumstances should any spectator enter the transition area.
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